North Road Academy, ST6 (age 5 - 16) - Organisations

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North Road Academy is an independent Muslim special school at the heart of our local community in Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent.

The school provides a child-centred, outcomes-focused approach, tailored to the individual needs, abilities and aspirations of every child. North Road Academy has a strong Islamic ethos at the heart of its values, education and daily life, while being a welcoming and inclusive school open to children of all faiths and backgrounds.

Our Islamic ethos is reflected in our Ikhlaas values, which encourage children to develop positive character, respect for others, kindness, compassion, honesty, responsibility and a strong sense of purpose. These values underpin our approach to supporting every child and help create a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and a positive attitude towards learning and life.

North Road Academy provides opportunities for all children to develop their individual skills, interests and talents within a supportive Muslim faith setting. The school has access to the Community Mosque and provides opportunities for children to engage with appropriate Islamic teachings, including learning about the Quran and the Sunnah, Muslim values and traditions.

While Islamic teachings and the school’s Ikhlaas values are an important part of our ethos, we celebrate and respect the diversity of our school community. Children from all backgrounds are warmly welcomed, and all pupils are encouraged to learn, grow and develop within an environment built on mutual respect, understanding and inclusion.

At North Road Academy, we believe that every child is unique and valued. Our aim is to provide a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment in which every child can flourish, develop their individual strengths and achieve their full potential.

Naeem Bashir -      Head teacher          naeem.bashir@northroadacademy.com

Imran Siddique -    Office manager       info@northroadacademy.com

North Road Academy is easily accessible and has an on-site safe and secure car park. There are both front and side access points and a secure drop off/pick up area on site accessed via the side entrance gate.

North Road Academy is fully wheelchair accessible, including disabled changing and toilet facilities.

North Road Academy follows Stoke-on-Trent LA school term dates

Children with EHC Plans aged 5-16 years

North Road Academy is an Independent Muslim Special School, opened in September 2026 following a material change from a main school with an SEN support centre on site.

The school underwent a material change with the DfE and met all the standards with OFSTED in June 2026.

The school maintained it’s ‘Good’ OFSTED rating.

There is an independent Muslim nursery attached to the school, which is registered separately.